Pat, I'm glad that you CAN!!! I can too! Congratulations on reaching two years smoke free!!! You're an inspiration to all of us newbies! Reward yourself big time! Here's to the next 730 days, and beyond!!!
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 8/20/2008 Smoke-Free Days: 160 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,400 Amount Saved: $1,280.00 Life Gained: Days: 23 Hrs: 23 Mins: 26 Seconds: 40
First off, congratulations on all your accomplishments! What an achievement!
Thank you for sharing this list with other members. I am sure they will find it useful. And you are absolutely correct, it is all about your attitude when quitting smoking. You are the one in control and can decide your future as a non-smoker.
Now the important question, how did you reward yourself for 2 years smoke-free?!!?
Two years ago today I smoked my very last cigarette. Ever.
So much has happened in my life since that day. I've made it through with the help of this site, some very good quit buddies and a lot of self-education. Preparation and hard planning for this quit helped, but nothing could have prpared me for a few of the events I've gone through recently.
What has saved my quit during these stressful times is understanding that sometimes it's attitude alone that gets us through. We just have to tough the bad times out, but we CAN do it. So in honour of a CAN-do-it attitude, I've started a list.
Please add to it, change it, make it your own and print out a copy to keep in your wallet or purse. If a day comes when you feel an overpowering urge to light up, pull out your list and know you can make it through any difficult time...a slip or a relapse can be avoided.
You can do this
You can get your breath back
You can smell your shampoo and so can everyone else
You can exercise a little or a lot without huffing and puffing
You can be so very proud of yourself for this gift you're giving youself and your loved ones
Your loved ones can tell you how proud they are of you
You can book a flight or a cruise or a million other things without considering smoking
You can enjoy every minute of a movie or a trip to the zoo
You can go on a long road trip with the windows rolled up
You can stay inside during intermissions at concerts and sporting events
You realize you can do anything you put your mind to…because you've quit smoking
You can really celebrate a success now without having to go outside to do it
You can mourn your losses with the ones you love instead of looking for a door to go outside
You can spend time before your job interview checking your resume instead of your breath
Your clothes can smell nice even when you’ve worn them
Your teeth can whiten naturally
You can smell the grass and fresh air after a gentle summer rain
You can regain the freedom to live life on your terms
Your taste buds can improve dramatically
Your body can heal much quicker
Your mind and body can work faster
You can lose weight
You can know you are the boss of you, not the addiction bossin you around
You can learn to deal with your emotions instead of putting them off by smoking
You can be happy, ecstatic even and not once think about smoking
You can cry healing tears without a stick of paper wrapped poison
You can save money
You can save time...a lot of it every day
You can have more energy for the people and things you love
You can look forward to the future and what it might bring
You can live longer
You can love life
You can quit
You can ........
Pat
My Milage:
My Quit Date: 1/28/2007 Smoke-Free Days: 730 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 29,200 Amount Saved: $14,600.00 Life Gained: Days: 95 Hrs: 19 Mins: 41 Seconds: 33
